Chegou também a Derbe e a Listra. Havia ali um discípulo chamado Timóteo, filho de uma judia crente, mas de pai grego;
O que isso significa?
In this verse from the book of Acts, Paul visits Derbe and Lystra where he meets a disciple named Timothy. Timothy's mother is a Jewish believer, but his father is Greek.
Explicado para crianças
Imagine you're visiting a new town with your friend and find out there’s another kid who also likes playing soccer. This verse is like that story: Paul visits places and finds a young man named Timothy who believes in God just like his mom does, even though his dad doesn’t!
Contexto histórico
The book of Acts was written by Luke, a doctor and companion of the apostle Paul around 60-80 AD. This passage describes Paul’s second missionary journey to various cities, including Derbe and Lystra, where he meets Timothy.
Aplicação para hoje
In today's world, we can see this verse as an example of how faith can be passed down from parents to children, like when a parent who believes in God raises their child with that belief. It shows the importance of family influence on spiritual growth.